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What Causes Headache And Stomachache While On Tamiflu?
Type B flu I ve been taking Tamiflu since Tuesday and I feel much worse my headaches have increased my stomach hurts all the time and I m having a hard time sleeping and I m dizzy. I wish I could go to the hospital because I m almost at the point where I can t take care of myself
Thu, 27 Apr 2017
Abdominal pain and headache are known side effects of Tamiflu.
I recommend taking an over the counter acid lowering drug like Ranitidine or Pantoprazol half an hour before taking tamiflu to reduce gastric acid which is responsible for the abdominal pain.
Also Acetaminophen can be added for headaches.
If these measures do not help, I recommend consulting with your doctor to change the medicine.
Hope this answers your question. Thank you.
I recommend taking an over the counter acid lowering drug like Ranitidine or Pantoprazol half an hour before taking tamiflu to reduce gastric acid which is responsible for the abdominal pain.
Also Acetaminophen can be added for headaches.
If these measures do not help, I recommend consulting with your doctor to change the medicine.
Hope this answers your question. Thank you.
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